How the industry changes. I remember starting at a regional in Oct '07. We had DECs if you had the time. Anyway IOE complete Dec '07. Age 65 passes and I think "oh we can work 5 more years as a pilot." Reality was it meant 5 years for everyone to be stuck in current seat. Now you had RJ FOs for 5+ years. Add the 2008-2010 recession and no hiring, it went south real quick.

Now in 2015, oil has crashed, airlines printing money, and movement is phenomenal. Enjoy it, until the next eventual downturn. Truly is a cyclical industry.